Federal transportation dollars for NJ awaiting request

4:01 PM,
Oct. 31, 2012

Written by

MALIA RULON HERMAN
Gannett Washington Bureau

WASHINGTON - Federal transportation officials didn't mention New Jersey when they announced late Tuesday that $13 million in quick-release emergency relief money would be sent to New York and Rhode Island.

The Garden State was arguably hardest hit when Hurricane Sandy submerged bridges, tore up roads and boardwalks, and dumped rain, sand and sludge on seaside communities.

In a conference call with reporters today, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said he expects to send federal funds to ...